Acts and Things
This part of the Declaration states all the things that King George has done to anger us.
What is the List of Grievances?
I led a group in Boston. We hate the King and want to hurt the British Empire. We will do anything to hurt the British, no matter what my cousin says. Down with the King!
Who is Sam Adams?
I was supposed to attack from the North in the Three Pronged Attack along with Burgoyne.
Who was St. Leger?
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed
What is the Social Contract?
This law banned colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is The Proclamation of 1763.
This hill was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
What is Breed's Hill?
I can not let the colonies fall. They are part of my Empire. If they leave then that may inspire other to do the same..
Who is King George III
This General attacked Trenton and won!
Who was George Washington?
*Daily Double*
it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with anotherWhat is the Preamble?
Britain passed the Intolerable Acts because of this event that cost merchants millions of pounds.
What is the Boston Tea Party.
This happened when a group of protestors were fired upon.
What was teh Boston Massacre?
But I came up with all those plans! Yet here I am. Standing around with nothing! It's not fair! Not fair at all!!
Who is Benedict Arnold?
*Daily Double*
This militia commander helped Arnold take Ticonderoga.
...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
What is the Social Contract?
This first happened when Colonial leaders met in Philadelphia after the Intolerable Acts. Didn't accomplish much.
What was the First Continental Congress?
I attacked British coastal cities with my boat. Yeah that's right. I have a boat.
Who is John Paul Jones?
This man was the senior Continental officer at Saratoga. He was in charge.
Who is Horatio Gates?
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
What is the List of Grievances?
This part of the Declaration talks about what a government should do for its people.
What is teh Social Contract?
I've got him now. Arnold will fall to my forces! I will force him into the Saratoga River! I've beat him multiple times before. I cna do it again!
Who is Burgoyne?
This General was at the head of the whole British army in the Colonies. He was sent here to put down the rebellion before it became a war. He failed...
Who is Howe?
...People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States....
What is the Declaration of War?